Reduce activity until you have time to heal. A blister on your heel may impact your ability to work, for example. So if you really can't let sleeping dogs lie, or rather, you can't resist bursting your blister , Dr. Prystowsky advises on the best method to safely drain a blister:. After you've drained your blister, Dr.
Kermott CA, et al. The healthy traveler. Brennan FH. Treatment and prevention of foot friction blisters. See also Are you a step ahead of athlete's foot? Athlete's foot Base tan? Bad idea Cellulitis Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes Cellulitis infection: Is it contagious?
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So actually, the blister is a clever self-protective measure of your body. Applying a blister plaster will help to treat a blister without puncturing it. The plaster will do three things:. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist contact your healthcare practitioner. A blister requires patience, and there are a few measures you can take in order to prevent pain, and to ensure fast healing:.
Give the blister time to heal. The Elastoplast SOS Blister Plasters with their hydrocolloid technology create an optimal moist wound healing environment that allows the wound to heal faster. In order to not disturb the healing process, leave the plaster in place for several days only change it in case it starts to come off by itself.
This is a clinically proven learning that the plaster is based upon. In a protected environment the blister will heal off best and all by itself. With a blister, breaking its protective layer of skin allows bacteria to enter the wound, which is medically considered an open wound.
Nevertheless, if this does happen, you should disinfect the punctured blister for example with an antiseptic spray and cover it with a blister plaster. After you have opened a blister, or if it has torn open: Gently wash the area with clean water. Do not use alcohol, iodine, or any other cleanser.
Don't remove the flap of skin over a blister unless it's very dirty or torn or there is pus under it. Gently smooth the flap over the tender skin. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a nonstick bandage. Change the bandage once a day or anytime it gets wet or dirty. Remove it at night to let the area dry. Watch for a skin infection while your blister is healing. Signs of infection include: Increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the blister.
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